CHAPTER TWELVE: OKAY I ACCEPT!!!

KELLY POV

The familiar sound of Tony's voice echoed through the bustling kitchen, yanking me back to reality. "Kel!! You have an order to deliver."

I let out a heavy sigh, my exhaustion palpable. "Oh no!! Not again, I'm so tired and totally drained of energy."

Tony's brow furrowed with concern as he approached me. "Kel, you've been avoiding me lately. What's going on?"

"No, I'm not," I defended, the words coming out harsher than I intended.

"Of course you are," he accused. "Ever since that incident at the club the other night, you've been distant. What did I do?"

I softened my tone, guilt washing over me. "Nothing, you did nothing wrong. I've just been stressed out, that's all."

Tony studied me, his eyes searching mine. "Are you sure that's it?"

"Yeah, I'm sure." I pouted, trying to lighten the mood. "I'm so sorry, please forgive me."